Ali Barthwell, Writer & Wakanda Con Co-Founder

Stepping into her balanced warrior, Ali powerfully represents the t-shirt “Wakanda Forever”. Feeling confident in this apparel, Ali epitomizes the strength of overcoming biases and expectations by achieving what matters to her most.

Collaborating with her brothers and close girlfriends, Ali recently brought to the Chicago scene the impressively received Wakandacon; a three-day event celebrating Afro-futurism, pop-culture and gaming.

Ali is about creating revisionist atmospheres. Whether it’s teaching improv theatre, freelancing for TV criticism or establishing Wakandacon; she is arising to the powers of her capacities to play creative roles.